Welcome to Educational School Workshops in Oxford with AR and VR Learning

Why Schools in Oxford Choose Hands-On Learning

There is a growing movement in education toward practical, participatory learning. Our workshops are designed specifically to support this trend by offering fully interactive, on-site experiences that link directly to Key Stage objectives.

What sets our workshops apart:

– Delivered directly in your school hall or classroom
– Aligned with your timetable and current lesson planning
– One class is taught at a time to ensure focused learning
– All sessions include SEN-friendly, inclusive delivery styles
– Led by trained facilitators with expert guidance and classroom management

These experiences not only reinforce knowledge in core subjects but help teachers create memorable learning moments that support long-term understanding.

Explore Signature Journeys Across Oxford

From detective work to dinosaur digs, our popular themed journeys are packed with educational impact and excitement. For instance, in our CSI Journey, the school hall transforms into a crime scene where pupils act as forensic investigators. They examine clues, analyse fingerprints and fibres, and build understanding through applied science.

Our Jurassic Dig Journey invites young palaeontologists to step into a dig site, unearth realistic model fossils and use AR tablets to watch dinosaurs come to life. They learn fascinating facts about prehistoric creatures and ecosystems while physically uncovering artefacts in sandboxes.

The WW2 Codebreaking Journey reflects Oxford’s deep historical ties and allows pupils to become wartime cryptographers decoding enemy transmissions. With cipher wheels, wartime props and group problem-solving activities, pupils explore the foundations of information theory, maths and communication through play-based learning.

Science and Space VR Experiences

Our Space VR Journey takes pupils on a guided adventure through the solar system. Floating past Mars, examining the rings of Saturn or riding aboard a virtual spacecraft, children are placed right at the centre of the solar system story. These experiences reinforce fundamental STEM concepts while inspiring world-class curiosity.

The Human Body VR Journey lets students explore inside the human body, observing organ systems in action. They see blood flow through the heart, watch the lungs expand and contract, and follow food as it moves through the digestive tract. After the session, they collaborate to build a life-sized skeleton, combining hands-on activity with virtual explanation.

Vibrant Cultural and Natural World Workshops

Our Indian Dance Journey introduces children to the traditional storytelling rhythms and gestures of Kathak. Pupils engage actively with the performance, developing confidence, coordination and cultural understanding. This workshop ties in well with RE, Diwali events and broader culture topics.

For nature-based sessions, the Miniworlds VR Journey brings children eye-to-eye with insect life at microscopic levels. They meet ants, beetles and butterflies in their natural habitats and explore lifecycles, food chains and biodiversity. The Under the Sea VR Workshop offers a marine version of this journey and explores coral reefs, marine life and ocean conservation.

Sport and Dinosaur Performance Sessions

The Sport and VR Journey energises pupils through a VR-powered tour of Ancient Olympia followed by high-energy mini-Olympics. Pupils represent countries, complete fun physical challenges and explore how sports evolved over time. This is a strong choice for schools aiming to combine movement and historical context.

Our Dinosaur Visit Assembly is always a pupil favourite. Reggie the animatronic T-Rex makes a dramatic appearance, blinking, roaring and engaging directly with the children. He arrives with his baby sibling and an expert leader who shares fossils, facts and interactive insights. This session is effective on its own or as an addition to the Jurassic Dig Workshop.

What Oxford Schools Can Expect

We offer a structured, well-paced learning experience that fits with your regular school schedule. Sessions last between 45 and 60 minutes and we can accommodate up to six groups across the day.

Included in every journey:

– A trained facilitator to run each session
– All tablets, VR headsets and resources provided
– SEN-inclusive content and delivery
– Flexible planning options that fit around your day
– No travel or hidden costs

Why Oxford Schools Trust Giant Journeys

Being local means we understand what works in Oxford’s schools. Our hands-on workshops drive engagement and motivation throughout the year. By supporting curriculum teaching and introducing interactive methods, we help teachers reach all kinds of learners.

Pairing our WW2 Codebreaking Journey with your Second World War unit can help reinforce knowledge and kick off cross-curricular projects. One local Year 5 class created their own cipher activities after their session, showing how a creative introduction can boost retention and initiative.

We work closely with your team to ensure easy planning, well-prepared delivery, and results that matter.